A windy weekend followed by sunny and dry weather through early next week will allow highlanders to escape the snow after last week’s winter storms.
Flagstaff’s National Weather Service issued a wind bulletin Sunday between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m. for highland counties, particularly along the Mogollon Rim, which includes the Kokonino and Kaibab Plateaus. .
Flagstaff’s National Weather Service said, “While winds won’t be strong, dry, mostly sunny weather will be welcome for those of us who can see that snow melt.” recent tweets.
According to the Bureau of Meteorology, wind speeds will be around 25 to 35 mph, with gusts of 45 to 55 mph in the afternoon and beginning to ease off in the evening.
According to the Flagstaff Weather Service, winds will continue late into the night in some higher elevation areas before the winds die down completely. Winds in the counties south and east of the Mogollon Rim are expected to be lighter at 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 30 to 35 mph.
weather service Strong winds and dry weather this weekend could help dry up the muddy roads in the highlands.
Sunday will be cloudy with highs of 40 degrees Celsius and valley highs of 50 to 60 degrees Celsius. Monday will see partly cloudy skies and remaining gusts of 30 to 40 miles per hour as we move through the state, but the gusts will subside by evening.
Next Monday-Wednesday highs are in the 40s and valley highs are between the 50s and 60s across the region. Cloudy on Tuesday and Wednesday, but clear skies are expected by the middle of next week.
The Flagstaff Weather Service said, “It will still feel cool outside, but we expect a gradual warming trend and dry conditions to persist.”
Another winter storm hit the highlands from Wednesday night and is expected to continue until next Friday morning, though it will take a few more days to determine its strength.
“It could be another large winter storm or another storm passing through northern Arizona,” the agency said.
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Authorities Encourage Roof Security Checks
While highlanders can enjoy respite from the snow, record levels of snow accumulation over the winter have recently caused several roofs to collapse within the Flagstaff area. Tweet from Coconino County.
Coconino County officials advise residents to check structures for signs of damage or stress, including:
- Sagging ceiling tiles or boards, ceiling boards falling off the ceiling grid, or sagging sprinkler lines and sprinkler heads.
- A sprinkler head that flexes under a suspended ceiling.
- Pops, cracks, creaks.
- Sag in roofing materials such as metal decking and plywood sheathing.
- Bowing of truss bottom chords or web members.
- Doors and windows that cannot be opened and closed.
- There are cracks in the divided wooden members.
- Cracks in walls and masonry.
- The roof is leaking badly.
- Excessive water retention in non-drained areas of low-slope roofs.
Flagstaff’s Weather Service said this winter was one of the book with record levels of snowfall through March 1, according to the latest season totals. His 2023 winter season from 2022 ranked him second only to the 1948-1949 season, with Flagstaff his Pulliam Airport total snowfall at his 140.1 inches.
Flagstaff Pulliam has 47 consecutive days with snow depths of 10 inches or more as of March 2nd. the meteorological agency saidThe 47-day streak is the fourth longest stretch recorded since observations began in 1949.
Considering that there is a considerable amount of snow in the highlands, Arizona Department of Transportation Weekend travelers were warned not to pull over and park on the shoulder to play in the snow.
The weather service will continue to update seasonal snowfall totals as more data becomes available.
Mild and warm weather expected in the valley
Dry, mild weather conditions will tap into the valleys from Sunday into early next week as temperatures soar to 70 degrees across the desert region.
Afternoon temperatures will remain in the high 60s to low 70s throughout the lower desert region through early next week, according to the National Weather Service in Phoenix.
The warming trend follows last week’s unseasonably cool temperatures in the Valley, with Saturday’s lowest temperature hitting 45 degrees Celsius at Sky Harbor International Airport, seven degrees below the seasonal average.
Wind gusts of 25 to 30 mph are expected in southwestern Imperial County, California, which could affect travel along Interstate 8, according to the Weather Service. The winds are a result of stronger winds across southeastern California on Sunday, but aren’t expected to continue after Monday in the Arizona desert.
The Phoenix Weather Service recommends residents take the following precautions in preparation for gusty winds:
- Secure loose outdoor items.
- Ensure that temporary outdoor structures such as tents and trampolines are securely anchored.
- Watch out for patchy dust that can create difficult driving conditions.
Sunday’s skies will be cloudy, with highs expected to drop a few degrees below the seasonal average in the upcoming Valley region, with warmer temperatures early next week.
- Scottsdale: 70 degrees
- Phoenix: 67 degrees
- Deer Valley: 65 degrees
- Mesa: 67 degrees
- Glendale: 66 degrees
- Goodyear: 67 degrees
- Girabend: 71 degrees
- Yuma: 73 degrees
- El Centro: 72 degrees
Sunday will be cloudy in Phoenix with a high of 71 degrees and a low of 47 degrees. On Monday, the high will drop slightly, but the low will rise with mostly cloudy skies, with a high of 69 degrees and a low of 50 degrees.
Tuesday will be partly cloudy and warm, with a high of 71 degrees and a low of 49 degrees. Wednesday will be similar, with a high of 72°C, partly cloudy, and a low of 48°C.
Gusts and precipitation are likely across the valley and the southwestern desert region later next week, although the full likelihood of precipitation is still being debated. We are expecting more winds and possibly more rain through the end of next week.
Temperatures expected to warm to seasonal averages next week in Tucson
Dry weather and light winds are expected in Tucson and the desert regions of the southwest, with temperatures rising over the weekend and into next Wednesday.
According to the Tucson National Weather Service, temperatures will be average for early March, with afternoon breezes expected through Wednesday.
In a discussion of the weather forecast, the Weather Service said, “There will be some high clouds to fight from time to time, but hopefully you will get a colorful sunset/sunrise or two.”
Next Thursday and Friday, the winter weather system shifts to the southwest, bringing winds, cooler temperatures, and a chance of rain, but the Tucson Weather Service says the second half of the week is approaching. , said there is still room for development.
Snow is likely in the mountains around Tucson over the weekend, but there is still some uncertainty.
